The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-08
THE PRESIDENT AT MADISON
A Hurried Visit TO the Grounds of the
Soldiers Home Near Milwaukee,
Followed by Departure for Wisconsin's Capt.
tai, Where the President and His Wife
Propose Enjoying Few Days of Rest.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Oct. THE day opened
bright and beautiful, after regular downpour
Of rain during the night. ard everything tended
10 make the few remaining hours of the Presi-
dents stay in Milwaukee Of q most pleasant
nature At about $50 A III. the carriages con-
tanning the Presidential party and the reception
com rnittee left the Plankinton House and pro-
ceeded to the Soldiers Home by way of Grand
avenue and the Blue Mound road. The sides OF
the avenue were lined with people who doffed
their hats and waved handkerchiefs, while an
occasional cheer broke forth rs enth usiastic
individual caught sight of his political chief and
impaired his enthusiasm to those around.
When the cavalcade arrived at the Soldiers
Home, the manned veterans were drawn up in
line, and ssluted the President and
wife as they drove down the line and
through the grounds, the cannon on the green
sward in the front of the home building mean
while booming forth the presidential salute The
time left before the departure Of the train was
80 brief that no stop was made, and the carriage
drove very rapidly through the south side OF the
city and up into the residence portion OF the
Seventh ward to the Lake Park, where the
handsome driveway leads down to the North
western depot Alargs crowd had congregated
bOOuC the QeCOE6boQ pAsiiaoh va shO OA"sA~'"~
Tor fully an hour before the distinguished party
arrived, and when the Presidents carriags came
into view it was greeted with q round Of cheers
which continued until the train left the depot.
The appearance Of Mrs. Cleveland on the plat
form was the signal for an especial outburst OF
enthusiasm from the ladies, who waved their
handkerchiefs and parasols in accompaniment
to the cheering Mrs. Cleveland looks
rRrusth ata md linz
the continual round OF receptions and
Ievees which she had undergone. and smiled
sweetly as she accompanied her husband to the
car. Colonel Villas also the recipient OF a
burst Of applause he stepped out of his car
rage and vanished into the presidential car.
The train pulled out of the depot - about 1920.
nearly half hour later than was intended NO
stops are to be made between here and Madison,
but the train will slow mp at the larger stations,
in order to give the people chance to see the
President and his wife. No accident or any 9TH
err disagreeable feature has inEerfered to mar
the Presidents pleasure IN this city; ana the en-
ment and the admirable arrangements which
characterized their reception and entertain
mept.
Arrival snd Reception mt Madison.
MADISON, Ost THE Presidents train left
Milwaukee, according to the illuminated special
time schedule, half an hour late. The town OF
two hundred thousand Inhabitants covers an
area of forty two square miles, and there seemed
70 be n wish on the part of the authorities to
show the President everyone. both of inhabit-
ants and square miles. Hence the delay.
sNever better" was Mrs. Cleveland's reply to
an inquiry regarding her health as she came on.
board, and the President, who seems to be made
or iron, responded for himself with equal hearth
ness. Both brought away the impression that
Milwaukee is a very ordefly town, and they are
agreed that the demonstration throughout Was
exceedingly well managed. every contingency
having been foreseen and provided for.
Life on the special train has now settled into
. home-liks routine, delicously restful. after
the round of surprises aud excitements at the
city stopping places. The rumble of the wheels.
the gentle swaying of the cars, the flying piano.
ramp lof forest -Gstl ssrS. Nd mlet-even the
saIuting toot and hubbub of passing trains have
come to be. for the travellers. among the nor
NAL conditions of life. while the dascents to
terra irma and the hotel experiences and its
passing episodes and incidents are taken as
matters OF course Though Mrs. Cleveland
rarely gets time to enter any car but her own.
an impression has bean made upon the mind OF
each person on board that she feels personal
interest in himself and the President
humorousy complains that her wishes
are needed where his would be disre-
garded. The corps Of Pullman attendants from
Tobias, the chief who invenrs marvellous pates,
ragouts and still more profound mysteries up
TO Arthur, the steward. who invents names for
them. princes in disguise, whose atten tons
would DO rather appalling were they not 80 uni
formy transformations in dsmeanor, performing
their services as IL they were matters of course
and nothing be paid for. Arthur Wells. the
stewards Mr.. Pullman's personal attendant
and the custodian of his private car wherever it
moves. Tobias 10 the favorite chef of General
Manager Thompson, of the Pennsylvania road
The other attendants are the cream OF the Pull
service, having, without exception, had
years Of training under the most favorable con-
ditions It is q matter of constant wonder how
wraps. valisese books and the small nick nacks
OF a travelling party, which are never in sight
when they ought not to be, turn up in their
places when wanted; and even how things for
gotten. left behind and supposed TO be lost
make their way back to their owners.
The run Madison charming. It was
through lake and hill country, whose lands are
as fertile as those of Italy. The villagers along
the way sped the passing train with their cheers,
we're adorned with evergreens and streamers
The arrival at Madison was made upon time
Following is the Presidents reply to the adj
dress Of Judge Cole, Chief justice of Wisconsin,:
After week spent in travel and visiting the people
OF the great West have to rest while at the
capital Of Wisconsin known the most beautiful in
have to see your lakes and the other features
beauty that give you the reputation SO well deser
much that do not to see the good peo-
pie of Madison, for that would be mistake Though
them st their homes for tho first time, they are
not unknown 20 Us. We knew you at the seat of the
national government through Your felowtowns
man who has done honor to his home and to his
2eighDors by most successful and conscientious
performances Of important public duty. and who has
earned he mas received the respect and esteem of
every citizen who desires the welfare of his country.
SO desire to actually you and to know you
better is perfectly natural 1t seemed to me when
planned the trip which have under taken that Mad
ison would be proper place at which to make our
first stop for rest have always observed that whom
a man wants do something of this kind he quite
readily find way to justify it. So when conceived
the idea of staying al Madison Sunday and test
ing the kindness of her citizens and the
hospitality of the Postmaster general. all
had to do was imagine that would be very much
fatgued when reached here and in need of the rest
I had determined we should have. Thus here,
satisfied that all descriptions of your city
with which have been favored have failed
70 I've me an adequate idea of its beauty, of its
broad and pleasant streets. and Of its fine public
and private buildings. already prepared TO ven
ture the assertion based slight observation
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